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THE LIBRARY OF THE 
 
 UNIVERSITY OF 
 
 NORTH CAROLINA 
 
 AT CHAPEL HILL 
 
 ENDOWED BY THE 
 DIALECTIC AND PHIIANTHROPIC 
 
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UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT CHAPEL HILL 
 
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THE LIBRARY OF THE 
 
 UNIVERSITY OF 
 
 NORTH CAROLINA 
 
 AT CHAPEL HILL 
 
 Fran the collection 
 
 of 
 
 Alfred Garvin Ehgstrom 
 
 and 
 
 Pfary Claire Randolph 
 
 Engstrom 
 
Flower Children 
 
 The Little Cousins of 
 the Field and Garden 
 
Digitized by the Internet Archive 
 
 in 2012 with funding from 
 
 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 
 
 http://www.archive.org/details/flowerchildrenliOgordo 
 
Flower 
 Childre 
 
 
 The Little ^VP Cousins of 
 ike Field arid Qurden 
 
 Ad 
 
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 Elizabeth Gordon 
 
 brawings by 
 
 M.T.Ross 
 
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 Published by 
 
 P.F.Volland & Company 
 
 Chicago 
 
Copyright 1910 
 P. F. Volland & Company- 
 All Rights Reserved 
 
c lo every (Shdd^f lower iked Blooms 
 jVnikin me Qlorious (jaraert^ 
 lnai "wb Gall Home 
 This Little Book^ 
 
 is 
 Lovinaly T)ediealed. 
 
FOREWORD 
 
 A flotver, a child, and a mother s heart — 
 These three are never so far apart. 
 A child, a flozuer, and a mothers love — 
 This world's best gifts from the world above. 
 
 QLL children are flowers in 
 the garden of God's love. A 
 flower is the mystical coun- 
 terpart of a child. To the understand- 
 ing heart a child is a flower and a 
 flower is a child. God made flowers 
 on the day that He made the world 
 beautiful. Then He gave the world 
 children to play amid the flowers. 
 God has implanted in the breasts of 
 children a natural love for flowers — - 
 and no one who keeps that love in 
 his heart has entirely forsaken the 
 land of childhood. 
 
 In preparing this book the author 
 and the artist have attempted to show 
 
the kinship of children and flowers, 
 and it is their hope that the little 
 ones into whose hands this volume 
 comes will find herein the proof that 
 their knowledge of what flowers 
 really are is true and that their love 
 for the friendly blossoms is returned 
 many-fold. 
 
 To you, then, little child-flowers, 
 this book is lovingly offered as an 
 expression of thankfulness to chil- 
 dren for the joy and sweetness with 
 which they have filled my life. 
 
 — ELIZABETH GORDON 
 
FLOWER. CfflLbRENgM-. 
 
 i AID CROCUS: "My! this wind is cold! 
 Most wish I had not been so bold; 
 Here the fields are still all brown; 
 Glad I wore my eider-down." 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 RAILING ARBUTUS, you know, 
 Loves to grow beneath the snow. 
 Other folks would find it chilly, 
 She says that 's absurdly silly. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
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 AGER little Daffodil 
 Came too soon and got a chill; 
 Jack Frost pinched her ear and said, 
 "Silly child, go back to bed." 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 YACINTH, the pretty thing, 
 Comes to us in early spring; 
 Says she always loves to hear 
 Easter bells a-ringing clear. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 ADY TULIP, stately dame, 
 From across the ocean came; 
 Liked this country very much, 
 Although she only spoke in Dutch. 
 
FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
 
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 ILY-OF-THE-VALLEY said 
 She guessed she was a sleepy-head; 
 But she got up and dressed for town 
 In her new green tailored gown. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 USSY WILLOW said, "Meow! 
 Wish some one would tell me how 
 Other kittens get around 
 And roll and frolic on the ground." 
 
FLOWER. CHILbkENliP 
 
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 RIMROSE is the dearest thing. — 
 She loves to play out doors in spring; 
 But if a little child is ill, 
 She 's happy on the window sill. 
 
FLOWER, CHILbREN€S- 
 
 
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 RANDFATHER Dandelion had such 
 
 pretty hair, 
 Along came a gust of wind and left his 
 
 head quite bare; 
 Young Dandelion generously offered him 
 
 some gold, 
 To buy a cap to keep his dear old head 
 
 from being cold. 
 
FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
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 fIND-FLOWER on an April day, 
 Came along and said she'd stay; 
 Wore her furs snug as you please, 
 Said she liked the nice, cool breeze. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 NEMONES and Bluets grew, 
 All the woodland pathway through; 
 Came along one day together, 
 Did n't mind the April weather. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
 
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 ILAC wears a purple plume, 
 Scented with a sweet perfume; 
 Very high-born lady she, 
 Quite proud of her family tree. 
 
FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
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 RILLIUM said "Why, deary me, 
 I 'm just as freckled as can be," 
 Her cousin Tiger-Lily said, 
 "Well, look at me, I 'm almost red." 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 jANSIES like the shaded places; 
 With their little friendly faces, 
 Always seem to smile and say : 
 "How are all the folks to-day?" 
 
FLOWER. CHILfckENfS&' 
 
 OHNNIE-JUMP-UP made a bet, 
 That he could pass for Violet. 
 What spoiled the little rascal's game? 
 The scent he used was not the same. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 ADY'S-SLIPPER in the wood, 
 Said she really wished she could 
 Have a pretty dress and go 
 With sister to the flower show. 
 
'FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
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 ODEST little Violet 
 Was her loving Mother's pet; 
 Did n't care to go and play, 
 Rather stay at home all day. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 OWSLIP dearly loves to romp 
 Around the bottom of the swamp ; 
 She comes along in early spring, 
 Before the grass, or anything. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 FRAGRANT little Mignonette, 
 In a shower got quite wet; 
 Laughed and said she did n't care — 
 It looked like jewels in her hair. 
 
FLOWER. CHILbRENf^i 
 
 A PPLE BLOSSOM is a fairy, 
 •*■ *■ Swinging in a tree so airy; 
 By and by the little sprite 
 Sprinkles the ground with pink and white. 
 
FLOWER. CHILbRENfli 
 
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 ITTLE golden-hearted Daisy 
 Told the sun that she felt lazy; 
 Said the earth was quite too wet, 
 She thought she would n't open yet. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 AUGHING, lucky Four-Leafed Clover 
 Is a most atrocious rover; 
 Does n't stay long in one place, 
 Goes and never leaves a trace. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 HIRSTY little Buttercup 
 Caught the dew and drank it up, 
 Said cool water was so good, 
 She did n't seem to care for food. 
 
FLOWER. CHILbkEN 
 
 iWEET little maid Forget-Me-Not, 
 She 's such a darling little tot; 
 A blue-eyed child with modest ways, 
 She 's never spoiled a bit by praise. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 OMMON little Garden Pink, 
 Went away to school — just think! 
 When she came home for vacation, 
 Made them call her Rose Carnation. 
 
FLOWER CHILDREN ^S-" 
 
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 OUNCING BETTY stood all day 
 In the hedge row by the way; 
 By-and-by she crept outside, 
 And got so scared she nearly cried. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 ORNING-GLORY thought she 'd look 
 Through the window at the cook; 
 Did n't know 't was impolite 
 To give a body such a fright. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 ONEYSUCKLE, pretty vine, 
 Loved about the porch to twine. 
 Thought 't was just too sweet for words 
 To visit with the humming-birds. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILbELEHim- 
 
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 ILD ROSE runs round everywhere, 
 Likes to breathe the nice fresh air; 
 Even her high-bred connection 
 Cannot match her pink complexion. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN §£&-' 
 
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 OLUMBINE 's a happy sprite, 
 Dances with fairies every night; 
 She feeds them honey when they go, 
 That 's why the fairies love her so. 
 
FLOWER. CHIL&RENfSp 
 
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 UNNING LITTLE Blue-eyed Grass, 
 Smiles up at you as you pass; 
 Looks as if a bit of sky, 
 Had fallen down from 'way up high. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 X TASTURTIUM grew so big and tall, 
 ■^ ^ He climbed up on the garden wall ; 
 His little sister could n't go — 
 Dear child, she never seemed to grow. 
 
FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
 
 lANSY SAID she wished she knew 
 What made Lark-spur look so blue; 
 Larkspur smiled and said 't was only 
 'Cause she felt a little lonely. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 H, HAVE you seen the sweet Briar-Rose? 
 She wears the very dearest clothes, 
 A hat the sweetest ever seen, 
 And dainty frock all shades of green. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 LUEBELL softly, gently sways 
 Through the long hot summer days; 
 Lives where nothing else can grow,- 
 That 's why we all love her so. 
 
FLOWER. CHILbkENill: 
 
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 ERANIUM wears a scarlet gown, 
 With trimmings shading into brown ; 
 Her cousin is a dainty sprite, 
 She dresses modestly in white. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
 
 
 iWEET ALYSSUM plays around 
 On any little piece of ground; 
 Takes up hardly any room, 
 And sheds a very sweet perfume, 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 JMPLE LOOKING Blue-eyed Flax 
 Helped the farmer pay his tax; 
 Was busy all the season through; 
 Said it was n't hard to do. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 LEEDING-HEART, against the wall, 
 Told her woes to one and all. 
 Live-Forever said, "Forget it; 
 Life treats you the way you let it." 
 
FLOWER CHILDREN 
 
 iWEET PEA said she thought they might 
 Give her a dress that was n't white ; 
 So Mother Nature chose for her 
 All the colors that there were. 
 
FLOWER, CHILMLENf3§£ 
 
 NAP-DRAGON is so very bold, 
 He plays his tricks on young and old; 
 Hides behind the old stone wall, 
 And shoots his pop-gun at us all. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDRENggfe 
 
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 AGGED ROBIN on a lark 
 Stole inside of Central Park; 
 There they treated her so well, 
 She soon looked like a city Belle. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
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 ARROW PINK and Yarrow White, 
 Stole in on the lawn one night; 
 Gardener said they had no sense, 
 But they did n't take offense. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 RIS in a country garden, 
 Politely said, "I beg your pardon, 
 But I'm from sunny France you see, 
 And my real name is Fleur-de-Lis." 
 
FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
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 EONY 'S a charming lady, 
 She does n't like a spot too shady; 
 Likes to live out in the light, 
 Dressed in red or pink or white. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 NCE THEY LOST sweet Babe Verbena, 
 Mother said, "Oh, have you seen her?" 
 But pretty soon the dear was found 
 Creeping on the nice soft ground. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDR-ENSM: 
 
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 AINTY LITTLE Maidenhair 
 Lost her way and did n't care; 
 Played all day, the naughty child, 
 With common ferns, who run quite wild. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
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 OUNG Sweet William, sad to tell, 
 Rang the Canterbury's Bell, 
 "Just for that," his father said, 
 "William, come out in the shed!" 
 
FLOWER. CHILDkEN|Si)$ 
 
 X TAUGHTY little Four-O'Clock 
 ■*■ Gave her mother quite a shock; 
 Stayed awake till nearly six, 
 Oh, she 's always up to tricks. 
 
'FLOWER CHILDRENtaS- 
 
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 F YOU 'RE very, very good 
 When you 're walking in the wood, 
 Twin- Flower babies you may see, 
 Sheltered by some old pine tree. 
 
FLOWER CHILDREN 
 
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 LL THE SUMMER, Milkweed played, 
 Like a dear, good little maid; 
 But on a bright October day, 
 She found some wings and flew away. 
 
FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
 
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 ANDYTUFT and Marigold 
 Live outdoors until it's cold ; 
 Sturdy maids with glowing faces 
 Blooming in the bleakest places. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN|E3&- 
 
 "ACK ROSE said, ambitiously, 
 He would grow to be a tree ; 
 But his Dad said, "Better far 
 Be contented as you are." 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
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 7ATER-LILY is very fond 
 Of floating in a sunny pond. 
 Tantalizing little creature, 
 Likes to grow where one can't reach her. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
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 OUNG COCKS-COMB was so very vain, 
 Hated to stay out in the rain; 
 Said he would n't so much care, 
 If he had other clothes to wear. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 N THE BORDER of the wood 
 All alone the Ghost-Flower stood, 
 Like a moonbeam dressed in white, 
 Such a very pretty sight. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 OLDEN-ROD, the lucky chappy, 
 Grew up strong and tall and happy. 
 Slept out doors, if you '11 remember, 
 All those cold nights in September. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
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 ADAME DAHLIA, like her name, 
 Is a very stately dame ; 
 Her family is so polite, 
 It is a joy to meet them, quite. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 ISS California Poppy said 
 She liked the sunshine on her head, 
 Though her friends might think her foolish, 
 Thought this country rather coolish. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 ORN FLOWER, Bachelor Button's sister 
 Gay young dog, he never missed her — 
 Went to live with Mrs. Corn, 
 So she would not be forlorn. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDRENill- 
 
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 AT-TAIL, growing in the marsh, 
 Thought his Mother very harsh, 
 Because she wouldn't let him play 
 With Blue Flag-lilies all the day. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 iRINCE'S FEATHER, straight and tall, 
 Grew against the garden wall; 
 Did n't care to play, said he 
 Came of a royal family. 
 
'FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
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 RIMSON RAMBLER one day said, 
 He did n't like the old homestead; 
 Thought he 'd travel, so he went 
 Over the wall on mischief bent. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 RANDDAD SAGE, the dear old man, 
 Says it is a splendid plan 
 For all young children to obey; 
 Says they did so in his day. 
 
"FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 OW LET the banners be unfurled, 
 To greet the fairest of the world; 
 Come Roses all, and pay your duty: 
 Madame the Queen, American Beauty! 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
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 OLDEN-GLOW said "Well, I know 
 I 'm just going to start and grow." 
 Liked it 'way up in the air — 
 Sent back word he 'd stay up there. 
 
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 ACHELOR BUTTON, O, most shocking 
 Found a hole in his silk stocking; 
 But he mended it so neatly, 
 Covered up the place completely. 
 
'FLOWER CHILDREN!^} 
 
 OLLY SUNFLOWER, big and yellow, 
 Said : " I 'm sure a lucky fellow. 
 To be small must seem so queer — 
 I get a splendid view from here. 1 ' 
 
FLOWER, CHILimENf3i 
 
 iTATELY Lady Hollyhock, 
 In a lovely colored frock, 
 Taught her children every day 
 Precisely what to do and say. 
 
FLOWER, CHILbkENlSS: 
 
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 INNIA stands so very straight 
 Just inside the garden gate; 
 Sometimes single, sometimes double. 
 Never gives a bit of trouble. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDREN^- 
 
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 ITTER-SWEET concluded she 
 Would live with some good, friendly tree ; 
 Went to visit Madame Oak, 
 Stayed all winter, for a joke. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 AUCY LITTLE Black-eyed Susan, 
 When her mother caught her snoozin', 
 Rubbed her sleepy eyes and said 
 She guessed she 'd toddle off to bed. 
 
'FLOWER CHILbRENf»': 
 
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 IGHTSHADE has a purple berry, 
 But he is very naughty, very; 
 Little children never should 
 Play with one who isn't good. 
 
FLOWER CHILbRENiSi-) 
 
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 ENTIAN growing by the brook, 
 Bending low to get a look 
 At her pretty face so sweet, 
 Stepped too near and wet her feet. 
 
FLOWED CHILDREN 
 
 CARLET POPPY in the wheat, 
 Said she 'd like some grains to eat, 
 But when Head Wheat gave her some 
 She made believe 't was chewing-gum. 
 
FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
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 ULLEIN grew up rough-and-tumble. 
 He was Irish, very humble ; 
 Still he was a jolly fellow, 
 With his funny head all yellow. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
 ilR THISTLE is a Scotchman bluff, 
 His manners are a trifle rough; 
 You find him everywhere you go ; 
 He travels on the wind, vou know. 
 
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 ILD CUCUMBER said he guessed, 
 He 'd take a little trip out West, 
 Thought he 'd stay a year or two, 
 And maybe he 'd see something new. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
 
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 URDOCK and his family, 
 With the gardener don't agree; 
 But Burdock says if he 's your friend, 
 He '11 stick to you until the end. 
 
FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
 
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 HINA ASTER thought he 'd do 
 The proper thing, and wear a queue; 
 But all his brothers laughed and said 
 He 'd better cut his hair instead. 
 
FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 HRYSANTHEMUM is Japanese, 
 She 's a fine lady, if you please; 
 She comes to see us once a year, 
 About the time Thanksgiving 's here. 
 
FLOWER, CHILDREN 
 
 (OISON IVY did n't know 
 Why every one disliked her so; 
 Made her feel so very sad 
 When people said she was so bad. 
 
'FLOWER. CHILDREN 
 
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 N A SWEET velvet dress of red,- 
 On Christmas Eve, Poinsettia said: 
 "I '11 hang my stocking up because 
 This is the night for Santa Claus." 
 
FLOWED CHILDREN 
 
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 VER SEE a plant so jolly, 
 And good fellow-ish as Holly? 
 Makes no difference what 's the weather, 
 He and Christmas come together. 
 

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